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National Pension System (NPS) Calculator

Plan your ultimate retirement. See how your monthly contributions map to a giant tax-free lump sum and a guaranteed lifetime monthly pension.

Monthly Investment

₹5005%₹200K

Expected Return (p.a.)

6%44%15%

Working Years (Till 60)

174%40

Annuity Reinvestment (%)

400%100

By PFRDA rules, you MUST lock-in a minimum of 40% of your NPS maturity corpus to buy a monthly pension (Annuity). The remaining 60% can be withdrawn lump-sum tax-free.

Estimated Pension

₹45,587

Monthly, for life

Tax-Free Lump Sum

₹1,36,75,952

Yours to withdraw instantly!

Total Corpus Generated

₹2,27,93,253

From ₹36,00,000 invested

Locked in Annuity

₹91,17,301

40% enforced for pension

NPS Wealth Trajectory

CorpusInvested

Growth Breakdown

Year	Total Contributed	Corpus Balance	Total Return
Year 1	₹1,20,000	₹1,26,703	+₹6,703
Year 2	₹2,40,000	₹2,66,673	+₹26,673
Year 3	₹3,60,000	₹4,21,300	+₹61,300
Year 4	₹4,80,000	₹5,92,118	+₹1,12,118
Year 5	₹6,00,000	₹7,80,824	+₹1,80,824
Year 6	₹7,20,000	₹9,89,289	+₹2,69,289
Year 7	₹8,40,000	₹12,19,583	+₹3,79,583
Year 8	₹9,60,000	₹14,73,993	+₹5,13,993
Year 9	₹10,80,000	₹17,55,042	+₹6,75,042
Year 10	₹12,00,000	₹20,65,520	+₹8,65,520
Year 11	₹13,20,000	₹24,08,510	+₹10,88,510
Year 12	₹14,40,000	₹27,87,415	+₹13,47,415
Year 13	₹15,60,000	₹32,05,997	+₹16,45,997
Year 14	₹16,80,000	₹36,68,409	+₹19,88,409
Year 15	₹18,00,000	₹41,79,243	+₹23,79,243
Year 16	₹19,20,000	₹47,43,567	+₹28,23,567
Year 17	₹20,40,000	₹53,66,983	+₹33,26,983
Year 18	₹21,60,000	₹60,55,679	+₹38,95,679
Year 19	₹22,80,000	₹68,16,491	+₹45,36,491
Year 20	₹24,00,000	₹76,56,969	+₹52,56,969
Year 21	₹25,20,000	₹85,85,457	+₹60,65,457
Year 22	₹26,40,000	₹96,11,169	+₹69,71,169
Year 23	₹27,60,000	₹1,07,44,287	+₹79,84,287
Year 24	₹28,80,000	₹1,19,96,057	+₹91,16,057
Year 25	₹30,00,000	₹1,33,78,903	+₹1,03,78,903
Year 26	₹31,20,000	₹1,49,06,552	+₹1,17,86,552
Year 27	₹32,40,000	₹1,65,94,166	+₹1,33,54,166
Year 28	₹33,60,000	₹1,84,58,495	+₹1,50,98,495
Year 29	₹34,80,000	₹2,05,18,043	+₹1,70,38,043
Year 30	₹36,00,000	₹2,27,93,253	+₹1,91,93,253

How is this calculated?

NPS operates heavily in equity and corporate debt, making it act identically to an SIP compounding formula.

FV = P × [((1 + r)ⁿ - 1) / r] × (1 + r)

We assume a standard fixed 6% annual annuity payout rate to calculate your estimated monthly pension from your enforced locked annuity corpus.

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NPS Calculator — India's Most Tax-Efficient Retirement Tool

The National Pension System is the only investment in India that offers an exclusive ₹50,000 additional tax deduction under Section 80CCD(1B) beyond the ₹1.5L 80C limit. Combined with market-linked returns and employer contribution benefits that work even in the New Tax Regime, NPS is a strategic must for every retirement portfolio.

NPS Tax Benefits — Triple Deduction Stack

If you are on the Old Tax regime, NPS offers unparalleled aggressive tax shielding that no other instrument in India provides.

Section 80CCD(1) — Under 80C Umbrella

Contributions to NPS Tier I can be claimed under the overall ceiling of ₹1.5 Lakhs of Section 80C. However, most people max this out with EPF/PPF/ELSS first.

Section 80CCD(1B) — The Extra ₹50K

The golden hack! An EXCLUSIVE, additional ₹50,000 tax deduction purely for NPS under Section 80CCD(1B), bringing your total tax deduction to ₹2,00,000. Available only in Old Regime.

Section 80CCD(2) — Works in BOTH Regimes ✅

If your employer contributes to your NPS, up to 10% of Basic+DA (14% for central govt) is entirely tax-deductible. This is the ONLY major deduction that works even in the New Tax Regime!

NPS Asset Classes — Where Your Money Goes

Scheme	Risk	Returns	Description
Scheme E (Equity)	High	10-14% historical	Invests in Nifty 50/diversified equity. Max 75% allocation allowed (50% after age 50 in Auto Choice).
Scheme C (Corporate Debt)	Moderate	8-10% historical	Invests in corporate bonds. Stable with moderate growth. Good for balance.
Scheme G (Govt Securities)	Low	7-9% historical	Invests in government bonds. Safest option but lowest returns. Auto Choice shifts heavily here near retirement.
Scheme A (Alternate)	Moderate-High	Variable	Invests in REITs, InvITs, and alternative assets. Max 5% allocation allowed. Adds diversification.

The Strict Withdrawal Rules Explained

Can I withdraw early?

NPS is strictly designed so you don't touch the money before 60. However, emergencies happen:

Partial Withdrawals: Allowed only after 3 years of joining. You can withdraw a maximum of 25% of your OWN contributions (not employer's, not the returns) for specific reasons like children's education, marriage, buying a house, or severe medical illness.
Premature Exit (Before 60): If you simply want to close the account and quit NPS before 60, it's brutal. You can only withdraw 20% in lump sum. You are FORCED to use 80% of your corpus to buy an annuity.
At Age 60 (Normal Exit): Withdraw up to 60% tax-free as lump sum. Remaining 40% must buy an annuity. If total corpus < ₹5L, you can withdraw 100%.

Legal Framework & Compliance

Regulator: PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) established under PFRDA Act, 2013. NPS is governed by the National Pension System Trust.

Lock-in: NPS Tier I has a strict lock-in till age 60 (with limited partial withdrawal after 3 years). Tier II has no lock-in. Employer NPS contributions (80CCD(2)) are subject to a 3-year lock-in from April 2020.

Disclaimer: NPS returns are market-linked and not guaranteed. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax benefits are subject to changes in tax laws. Annuity rates depend on the insurer chosen at retirement.

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